SAS Center for Analytics and Government Advancement

Use analytics to turn data into an asset that guides resource management and program investment decisions. Then educate stakeholders about the value of analytics. Align agencies and departments to work in parallel work streams. Establish governance, security policies and procedures, incrementally developing solutions on a timeline that’s right for you. And promote broad, cross-agency initiatives to benefit all citizens.

State and local governments around the world have made great strides to collect and use their data to make better-informed decisions. But convincing all the stakeholders of why it's important to share their data and use analytics to guide everyday decision making is not always easy. Technical support and resources are tight and spread across many different agencies. And it’s tough to ensure data standardization and governance.

SAS recognizes the need for technical expertise and guidance about how to engage stakeholders and consistently transform data into an asset that can help you:

Make the best possible decisions about how, where and when to invest in programs.

Manage your resources optimally, expanding the value of all your people and assets.

"Based on improved access to more complete information and continued expansion of the system’s functionality, the state estimates time efficiencies and cost avoidance of $12 million annually. SAS brought considerable resources to this project and demonstrated a vested interest in public safety. SAS' expertise in data integration and analytics, as well as strong security controls of the technical environment, application access and authentication, was critical due to the complexity and sensitivity of the data."

Analytics can help government save money, be more efficient, improve citizen services, strengthen homeland security and break down silos. But limited IT infrastructures and outdated technology viewpoints can stand in the way. The first hurdle is changing how government leaders view analytics. Read about the real-life experiences of states that have used analytics to make their communities stronger, safer and better places to live. These accounts can help you make a case for expanding the use of analytics in state government.